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Report: Cincinnati Reds call up Jose Garcia, DFA Pedro Strop

The Cincinnati Reds have called up shortstop Jose Garcia according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. He also notes that Garcia will be starting tonight at shortstop for the Reds.

Infielder Jose Garcia will be making his 1st start tonight for the Reds. Cuban prospect received $5M bonus in 2017, hasn’t played above high A ball.

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) August 26, 2020

When this road trip began, Jose Garcia was not even on the taxi squad. Two days ago, though, he was added and joined the team in Milwaukee.